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Apply to a startup programme
Get your startup into a programme that fits its stage.
Incubation and acceleration programmes for founders in Madinah, with mentors and workspace.
- Provided by
- Monsha'at
- Expected completion time
- Reviewed within 10 working days
- Cost
- Free
- Language
- Arabic and English, at every step
How it works
1
Choose
Programme
2
Provide information
Eligibility, Application, Your details
3
Submit
The team reviews it and confirms — follow it in My Services
4
Track
Status and next step in My Services
5
Complete
Get your startup into a programme that fits its stage.
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Before you start
- Who it’s for
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Eligibility
- Founders with an idea or a business under 3 years old, based in or moving to Madinah.
- Expected completion time
- Reviewed within 10 working days
- Cost
- Free
- Language
- Arabic and English, at every step
- Accessibility
- Works with screen readers, keyboard and text zoom; you can ask for help by phone.
- Provided by
- Monsha'atSupports small and medium businesses with financing programmes and advice
- Where
- Online, with an in-person step
What you’ll need
- A short description of the idea
- The founding team
- A pitch deck (optional)
You complete this service on Al Munawarah
Your sign-in, language and accessibility settings stay the same throughout, and the status is kept in My Services.
Application
Start application
Choose a programme, check you’re eligible and tell us about your startup.
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